Interstate 10 about to reopen; no air quality problems reported after implosion of former Grand Palace Hotel

At about 10:15 a.m., officials are beginning to reopen eastbound Interstate 10, according to the city of New Orleans' emergency preparedness Twitter.

The highway was closed in both directions near Canal Street because of the implosion of the former Grand Palace Hotel, which occurred at about 8 a.m. and appears to have gone smoothly.

Claiborne Avenue at Canal Street remains closed after a large pile of debris landed in the roadway. Workers are cutting and removing metal beams, with Claiborne expected to reopen by mid-afternoon.

New Orleans paramedics have not received any calls related to the implosion. State officials say air quality is at safe levels despite the huge cloud of dust generated by the 17-story building's collapse.